Ep. 25 - The Editing of NARCOS: MEXICO with Hugo Diaz and Chris Cavanagh

Episode 25 of the Hollywood Editing Mentor podcast is a replay of a live webinar and Q&A about The Editing of Narcos: Mexico with Hugo Diaz and Chris Cavanagh that was recorded live on November 12, 2021. This episode has been edited for clarity. If you'd like to see the entire presentation, including the sample clips from season 3 of Narcos: Mexico that Hugo and Chris dissect, check out the video version of this episode on the Hollywood Editing Mentor YouTube Channel. Here are some of the topics that are discussed in episode 25:How Hugo and Chris landed the gig on Narcos: MexicoBreaking into scripted television editorial in HollywoodGetting editing opportunities as an assistantThe importance of being ready for and taking advantage of big opportunitiesHow Hugo got the chance to edit the main title of Narcos: Mexico (season 1) as an assistantShowing your editing work to producers as an assistantHow to build relationships with producersThe importance of communicating your goals to producers and other members of your editorial teamTransitioning from unscripted to scripted television editorialMaking a career transition when you have a familyBeing a non-Spanish speaker and working on Narcos: MexicoDissecting specific scenes from season 3 of Narcos: Mexico Shooting and editing season 3 of Narcos: Mexico during the pandemicWorking with a new character in the show, Victor TapiaThe historical accuracy of Narcos: Mexico Living in Tijuana, Mexico in the ‘90sAdvice for breaking in to scripted television editorial and getting promoted up to editorInsight into the career of a scripted television editorCommunicating with your editor as an assistantCLICK HERE to join the Hollywood Editing Mentor community!SUBSCRIBE and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts!Original Music: "Apollo's Haze" and "Do You Want" by JesusdapnkFacebook: www.fb.com/jesusdapnkSoundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/jesusdapnkInstagram: @jesusdapnkCheck out our free content and other resources! >>> SUBSCRIBE and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! >>>Original Music: "Apollo's Haze" and "Do You Want" by JesusdapnkFacebook: www.fb.com/jesusdapnkSoundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/jesusdapnkInstagram: @jesusdapnk